Youth

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church has an active youth

program! In a world where youth are bombarded

with mixed messages, we feel that it’s important

for teens to have a safe place where they can be

themselves, connect with their peers, and hear

the message of Jesus Christ. Here are some of

the opportunities we offer…

 

 

SUNDAY MORNINGS Looking for something to do on Sunday mornings?
Join us in the YOUTH ROOM from 9:15 – 10:15 to hang out and have some fun. You may even learn a little about yourself, your peers, other members of the congregation, and how we, as Christians, live our lives. We'll go out for breakfast once in awhile, have Q&A sessions with special guests, watch movies, play games and lots more. Can't make it every week? That's OKAY - just come when you can. DON'T HIT THE SNOOZE BUTTON - GET UP AND BE A PART OF IT!

 

CONFIRMATION CLASSES

 For info about our Confirmation program, please click here.

 

MONTHLY YOUTH EVENTS On the first Wednesday of the month, October – May, we have an interactive youth event.  This always starts right after school and is open to all youth in grades 6 and up.
Each month has a theme that connects every day life with the word of God.  Some of our monthly events have included “Survivor Night”, “Food Scavenger Hunt”, “Movie Theater Outing” and so many more!  Did we mention that dinner is served at all of these events?  A great way for students to stay connected!

 

YOUTH LOCK-IN

What would a youth program be without a lock-in? We have an annual Lock-In during the month of March. This, no doubt, is the highlight of our monthly youth events. Our youth get a night on the town (a few hours at least) AND hours of “no-sleep fun” in the church.

 

 

 

YOUTH ROCK BAND

Calling all youth musicians….we’ve got our own rock band.

Wanna be a part of it? Here’s what we’re looking for:

   •  Musicians – vocals and/or instruments
   •  “Roadies” (computers, video, sound systems, lighting, 

      songwriters, etc).

The band “jams” on Wednesday nights from 7:45 – 9:00 pm and is open to youth in grades 6 & up. The band performs approximately ten times a year, including all youth services.

 

YOUTH GATHERINGS

Synod Youth Gatherings
Our youth attend both the Jr. High and Sr. High Youth Gatherings sponsored by our synod.

National Youth Gathering
High school youth are encouraged to attend this gathering. It takes place every three years and is held in San Antonio, New Orleans, Atlanta or St. Louis.

 

YOUTH MISSIONS

Youth Mission Trips
Our first YOUTH ONLY Mission Trip was in July 2008. We spent five days serving the St. Louis, MO community. Since then our youth mission program has grown.  We now offer two youth mission trips each summer.  We've gone to Milwaukee, WI; Minot, ND; and Caldwell, OH.  Our first international trip to Guatemala  took place in June 2011.   Mission trips are an amazing opportunity for young people to see that they can make a difference in our world!

Serving in Our Community
The youth at Our Savior’s are involved in helping our local community. Each year we have a Food Scavenger Hunt to collect food for our food pantry and other organizations in the area. We’re committed to working with a local girl’s group home – providing supplies and assistance in whatever way we can. We consider “serving others” a big part of who we are.

 

YOUTH SERVICES

OSLC youth lead Sunday worship three (or more) times a year. The youth take part by being readers, greeters, ushers; and help with special music, skits, and the children’s sermon. Our rock band performs as well.

 

YOUTH FUNDRAISERS

Our youth program is funded in the church budget and by youth-led fundraising. We typically have two or three major fundraisers a year. In the fall, we have our Annual Pie Sale, and in the spring, our Theme Basket Silent Auction.

ATTENTION PARENTS: ALL YOUTH MUST HAVE A COMPLETED PERMISSION SLIP ON FILE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY YOUTH EVENTS, Click here for our form.